Animal Care Technician

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For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe.

We are looking for an Animal Care Technician I to join our Insourcing Solutions team, located in Bethesda, MD
. The responsibilities of the Animal Care Technician I are to perform daily animal health observations, animal husbandry duties, maintain the quality and health of research animals, including performing daily water bottle and cage checks, cage changing and/or cage cleaning as required; provide food and water; and record health concerns.

• Maintain accurate records of animal breeding, housing, or support areas.
• Receive, inspect, and house incoming animals.
• Assist with restraint, handling, and manipulation of various animal species.
• May become involved in breeding and weaning procedures.
• Monitor personnel and equipment entry into various rooms.
• Operate required equipment and perform general housekeeping.

A candidate that possesses a high school diploma or general education degree is preferred; experience performing basic animal care desired. Interest in achieving ALAT certification upon eligibility.

The pay for this position is $22.50 USD per hour.

Charles River Insourcing Solutions provides operational and cost efficiencies through the strategic in sourcing of GMP, GLP and non‑GLP research services.

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization with a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP.

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, veteran or disability status.

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